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Subject:Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Tue, 15 Feb 2000 13:54:10 +0100

Bob Donalds wrote:

> Christian Iversen wrote:
> >
> > I own a '85 'Sporter Dbl.cab pickup with a 1.9l 78hp (code DG) engine. I live in Norway, Europe, so it's an Euro-spec vehicle. The engine is carb'ed, and it has an xtremely annoing off idle stumble - Noticable when cold (under choke) and irritating when hot! I don't know how many times I have stalled the engine trying to accelerate from a full stop. Any suggestions?
> >
> > All ignition components are new (cap, rotor, wires, plugs), The airfilter is new, the ignition is right (5deg. BTDC), etc.
> >
> > Help!
> Christian
> all carb engines need a preheater for the air intake in the cold weather
> to help the fuel atomize or the engine runs as you discribe
> Bob Donalds
> http://www.bostonengine.com

Bob, we are talking stock carb system here! The single carb has a huge heater element directly under the carb. If you want to see it, let me know, and I'll slip my manual into the scanner.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i